How big is a CPL squad: what are the Master, Primary and Developmental rosters?
Rule- Canada
- Canadian Premier League
- CPL
- Professional soccer
- 2026
- Fans
- Master Roster: up to 33 players. All 33 are eligible for the matchday squad in the regular season and playoffs.
- Primary Roster (spots 1 to 23): 20 to 23 players, all of whom count toward the Player Compensation Budget.
- Developmental Roster (spots 24 to 33): up to 10 players, made up of up to 3 Exceptional Young Talents, up to 4 Development Players and up to 3 CPL-U SPORTS players. These players generally do not count toward the budget.
Added 25 Oct 2026